Licensing Authorities:
- Commissioner for Consumer Protection
- Director of Energy Safety
- WorkSafe Western Australia Commissioner
- Electrical Licensing Board
- Plumbers Licensing Board
- Building Services Board
Most occupational licensing applications must be accompanied by an Australian police check. For further detail of when a police check is required refer to the relevant application form.
For specific information about accepted police checks for applications under the Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004 please refer to .
National Police Certificate (NPC)
Available online from the or, if you are located outside of WA, contact your local police service.
NPCs issued by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) cannot be used for WA licensing purposes unless the person resides overseas or the application relates to the Indian Ocean Territories.
National Police History Check (NPHC)
To be accepted, the certificate must specify 鈥Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety licensing purposes鈥 as the reason for the check.
NPHC providers are listed alphabetically below in order of their registered company name. If a link is shown, click on your preferred business to go to its website:
- G.W. Carmichael, R.C. Low & J.A. Pollock
The cost and process to apply (online, by mail or in person) for a NPHC is set by each listed provider, so you are encouraged to shop around for the service that best meets your individual needs.
Note: Due to the use of business names, branding, trademarking or product names, etc., the site you are directed to may not specifically refer to the registered company name. If you have any concerns that you have been directed to the wrong site, please contact Licensing Services on 1300 304 064.
Accepted provider criteria
Show moreAccepted providers must meet certain minimum requirements in order for their NPHCs to be accepted by the department for licensing purposes. This does not represent any affiliation, or ongoing commercial arrangement, between the department and these private businesses.
Organisations accredited by the as an 鈥渁ccredited body servicing the public鈥 can request to be an accepted NPHC provider.
Please contact Licensing Services by email for further information.
